Summer Solstice 2: A Windham Hill Collection

Editorial Reviews
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With a blend of New Age sensibility and performances from world-class international artists, Windham Hill's second Solstice collection is perfectly suited to the time of year for which it's named. There's substantial variety on this disc, from the ethereal guitar and flute of Angels of Venice's "After the Harvest", to the choral piece "Silgugu Isiphambano" from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, to the up-tempo, jazzy "Tres Curmins" from Lani Hall, to the upbeat "Alegre Vida" from Yomo Toro. There's a fine contribution from Buckwheat Zydeco that evokes a carnival atmosphere, and "Lei 'Awapuhi" from Ledward Kaapana, who infuses the piece with bluesy touches of slide guitar and bent notes. This is music to open your windows and air out your house to. -- Genevieve Williams

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Tracks:

Siwa - Samite
After The Harvest - Angels Of Venice
Lei 'Awapuhi (Yellow Ginger Lei) - Ledward Kaapana
Tres Curumins - Lani Hall
Sutu Kun - Vieux Diop
Everything Hurts - Buckwheat Zydeco
Cruisin' Negril - W.G. 'Snuffy' Walden
Silgugu Isiphambano - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Adventures In Paradise - Tuck & Patti
Alegre Vida - Yomo Toro
La Feria De Las Flores - Leonardo 'Flaco' Jimenez
No Na Mamo - Taj Mahal
Birds In Flight - George Winston
I'm Falling - Earl Klugh
Puesta Del Sol - Sean Harkness
A Child's Song - Will Ackerman

Amazon.com

With a blend of New Age sensibility and performances from world-class international artists, Windham Hill's second Solstice collection is perfectly suited to the time of year for which it's named. There's substantial variety on this disc, from the ethereal guitar and flute of Angels of Venice's "After the Harvest", to the choral piece "Silgugu Isiphambano" from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, to the up-tempo, jazzy "Tres Curmins" from Lani Hall, to the upbeat "Alegre Vida" from Yomo Toro. There's a fine contribution from Buckwheat Zydeco that evokes a carnival atmosphere, and "Lei 'Awapuhi" from Ledward Kaapana, who infuses the piece with bluesy touches of slide guitar and bent notes. This is music to open your windows and air out your house to. -- Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

A spicy mix of styles and flavors.......2007-06-02

This CD does feel abit disjointed at times - not all the music featured is the "same", and yet it all somehow links back to the theme of lazy hot days, and the celebration of summer. It makes me think of the samplers that Windham hill has put out to showcase their various artists. The tracks run the gamut from smooth jazz, to new age, to world beat, to cajun jam session, but it all expresses a feeling of jubilation, and while I don't love EVERY song, I love enough of them to love the CD.

not what i expected, but good.......2001-10-02

My first exposure to Windham Hill was from Winter Solstices 1 and 2. Naturally, I expected the Summer Solstice series to be in a similar style. I bought Summer Solstice 1, and I was not disappointed at all. The music was just what I was looking for. When Summer Solstice 2 arrived in the mail, I was excited to hear more of the same style. I was NOT expecting world music (as another reviewer said) with nice vocals in various languages. That said, I was severely disappointed with my purchase. Just know what you're getting into when you buy this album.

the best world music CD I have purchased in years.......1998-08-24

This album takes me away from my daily life. I feel like I'm on a vacation when listening to music as diverse as Africa, New Orleans and Hawaiia. I definitely recommend it!

Summer Solstice 2 - A Windham Hill Collection

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Summer Solstice 2 - A Windham Hill Collection
Angels Of Venice , Ledward Kaapana , Lani Hall , Vieux Diop , Buckwheat Zydeco , Snuffy' Walden , Ladysmith Black Mambazo , Tuck & Patti , Yomo Toro , and Leonardo 'Flaco' Jimenez
Manufacturer: Windham Hill
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000ET6ABA

Product Description

Summer Solstice 2 - A Windham Hill Collection // 1. Siwa - Samite 2. After The Harvest - Angels Of Venice 3. Lei 'Awapuhi (Yellow Ginger Lei) - Ledward Kaapana 4. Tres Curumins - Lani Hall 5. Sutu Kun - Vieux Diop 6. Everything Hurts - Buckwheat Zydeco 7. Cruisin' Negril - W.G. 'Snuffy' Walden 8. Silgugu Isiphambano - Ladysmith Black Mambazo 9. Adventures In Paradise - Tuck & Patti 10. Alegre Vida - Yomo Toro 11. La Feria De Las Flores - Leonardo 'Flaco' Jimenez 12. No Na Mamo - Taj Mahal 13. Birds In Flight - George Winston 14. I'm Falling - Earl Klugh 15. Puesta Del Sol - Sean Harkness 16. A Child's Song - Will Ackerman

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